Principal cities:

Population data:

Total population is about 3.252.000 (census 2011) with a density of 18,45 inhabitants per sqkm. 90% of the population reside in urban zones, and about 40% is concentrated within Montevideo and nearby suburban areas. The demographic growth is 0,24% (2011). More than 90% of Uruguayans are of European descent, mainly spaniards, the remainder being persons of indigenous or African extraction and mixed races. Religion is separated from the State and there is complete freedom of worship. The official language is Spanish.

Orography:

There are three independent ranges of hills, the main one being Cuchilla Grande, situated between the Mirim Lagoon, the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers Uruguay, Negro and Plate, of which the highest peak is Sierra de las Animas of 500 m (1640 ft) with Santa Ana and Haedo to the north.

Economy:

Agriculture is Uruguay´s main activity and its principal trading partners, are MERCOSUR, the USA, the European Common Market, Russia and the Middle East countries. Per capita income is reportedly u$s 15.500.

Transport:

There are 1600 km waterways, 1.641 km of railroad, 77.700 km of motorways, 1 international and 4 domestic airports.